Other common names:
Purple Serviceberry, Swamp Juneberry, Swamp Shadbush Other scientific names: Amelanchier intermedia French names:
Amélanchier intermédiaire Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Serviceberries Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: • Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) • Serviceberries Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun, Shade Edible:
Fruits edible, juicy.
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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